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Unaccustomed Earth

by Jhumpa Lahiri
RM44.48 MYR
Unaccustomed Earth
Unaccustomed Earth

Intimate narratives spanning continents, family, identity.

If you have a taste for elegantly crafted prose and heartfelt stories, "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri could be just the book you're looking to curl up with. The characters are as complex as they are relatable, navigating through familial bonds and personal growth. You'll find yourself transported not just to different parts of the world, but into the very souls of these characters. It's an anthology that manages to be both profound and accessible, resonating with readers long after the last page.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award (2008)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in South Asia and Europe (2009)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Unaccustomed Earth

by Jhumpa Lahiri
RM44.48 MYR
ISBN: 9780307472144
Authors: Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher: April 1, 2009
Date of Publication: 2009-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 92442 readers)

Description

These eight stories by beloved and bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri take us from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand, as they explore the secrets at the heart of family life. Here they enter the worlds of sisters and brothers, fathers and mothers, daughters and sons, friends and lovers. Rich with the signature gifts that have established Jhumpa Lahiri as one of our most essential writers, Unaccustomed Earth exquisitely renders the most intricate workings of the heart and mind.
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Intimate narratives spanning continents, family, identity.

If you have a taste for elegantly crafted prose and heartfelt stories, "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri could be just the book you're looking to curl up with. The characters are as complex as they are relatable, navigating through familial bonds and personal growth. You'll find yourself transported not just to different parts of the world, but into the very souls of these characters. It's an anthology that manages to be both profound and accessible, resonating with readers long after the last page.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award (2008)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2008)
  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in South Asia and Europe (2009)
  • Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Adult Fiction (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.